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- This invention relates generally to an adapter for a video game controller and more particularly to an adapter for a video game controller for holding a display of a portable game system.
- Portable video game systems are becoming more and more popular.
- One such system is the Nintendo Switch. Some experts estimate it may sell 100 million units. It has a 6.2′′ screen and comes with a dock to connect to a TV in addition to portable mode.
- the console comes with two Joy-Cons which are small controllers that slide into the sides of the screen and allow the user to take the game on-the-go.
- the Pro Controller can be purchased separately, and is much more ergonomic, mimicking the style of other gaming controllers (e.g., PlayStation or Xbox). Many users buy Pro Controllers to make playing on a TV more comfortable. Once a user experiences play on the Pro Controller, going back to the Joy-Con's small buttons and non-ergonomic design is not appealing. In addition, there does not exist a good way to use the Pro Controller with the small screen on-the-go.
- An embodiment includes an adapter for use with a controller and a display of a portable video game system, the adapter comprising: a controller attachment device configured to couple to the controller; a display attachment device configured to couple to the display of the portable video game system; and a support member rotatably coupled between the controller attachment device and the display attachment device, wherein the support member rotates with respect to the controller attachment device and the display attachment device to orient the display of the portable video game system in a user defined position.
- an adapter for coupling to a controller and a display of a portable video game system
- the adapter comprising: a controller attachment device configured to couple to a controller; a display attachment device coupled to the display of the portable video game system; and a support member coupled between the controller attachment device and the display attachment device, wherein the support member is rotatably coupled to the controller attachment device and rotatably coupled to the display attachment device, wherein the support member rotates with respect to the controller attachment device and the display attachment device rotates with respect to the support member to orient the display of the portable video game system in a user defined position and to position a center of mass of the display of the portable video game system over a center of mass of the controller attachment device to reduce torque on the controller attachment device and the user's hands and wrists.
- Another embodiment includes a method of using an adapter for coupling a controller and a display of a portable video game system, the method comprising: coupling a controller to a controller attachment device of the adapter; coupling a display of a portable video game system to a display attachment device of the adapter; positioning the display to align a center of mass of the display over the controller; and reducing torque on the hands and wrist of the user in response to aligning the center of mass of the display over the controller.
- another embodiment includes a method of coupling a controller and a display of a portable video game system, the method comprising: coupling a controller to a display; and flexibly positioning the display over the controller.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a video game controller adapter, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 2 is a front view of a video game controller adapter, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 3 is a rear view of a video game controller adapter, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 4 A is a side view of a video game controller adapter in a first position, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 4 B is a side view of a video game controller adapter in a second rotated position, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a video game controller adapter coupled to a display and a controller, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 6 is a rear perspective view of a video game controller adapter coupled to a display and a controller, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 7 is a side section view of a video game controller adapter coupled to a display and a controller, according to an embodiment
- FIG. 8 is a side view of a video game controller adapter coupled to a display and a controller, according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a video game controller adapter coupled to a display, according to an embodiment.
- Embodiments of the present invention relate to a video game controller adapter for holding a display of a portable video game system.
- FIGS. 1 - 4 B Depicted in FIGS. 1 - 4 B is an adapter 10 that can be coupled to a controller 60 and hold a display of a portable video game system, as shown in FIGS. 5 - 8 .
- the adapter 10 includes three components, a controller attachment device 20 , a support member 40 , and a display attachment device 30 , that are joined by hinges 46 and 48 .
- the controller may include the electronics necessary to operate the game system and control the action on the video game system the controller is associated with it.
- the controller attachment device 20 may include a base portion 22 , a clip portion 24 and a rear portion 26 with an aperture 28 extending through the rear portion.
- the rear portion 26 and the clip portion 24 are located on opposite ends of the base portion 22 and extend in a same direction away from the base portion 22 .
- the clip portion 24 and the rear portion 26 operate to secure the controller within the controller attachment device 20 by a friction fit.
- the aperture 28 provides access to the charging port 62 of the controller 60 (as shown in FIG. 6 ).
- the display attachment device 30 may include a base member 32 that extends along the length of a back of display 50 (as shown in FIG. 6 ).
- the display attachment device 30 may further include two side mount members 34 , each side mount member 34 having a protrusion, wherein the protrusions have a size and shape to engage a groove of the display.
- the display attachment device 30 may further include a catch 38 , wherein the catch operates to assist in retaining the display coupled to the display attachment device 30 .
- the device 10 may include a support member 40 coupled between the controller attachment device 20 and the display attachment device 30 .
- the support member 40 includes an aperture 42 to provide access for a charging cable for the display 50 to extend through (as shown in FIG. 6 ).
- the support member 40 is rotatably coupled to the controller attachment device 20 with hinge 46 and rotatably coupled to the display attachment device 30 with hinge 48 .
- Hinge 46 allows the support member 40 to rotate with respect to the controller attachment device 20 .
- Hinge 48 allows the display attachment device 30 to rotate with respect to the support member 40 .
- the hinges 46 and 48 are utilized to orient the display 50 of the portable video game system in a user defined position, as shown in FIGS. 4 A and 4 B . Further, the hinges 46 and 48 operate to orient the controller 60 in a user defined angle with respect to the display 50 of the portable video game system to place the controller in a comfortable position for the user.
- FIGS. 5 - 8 depict the adapter 10 in use with a display 50 and a controller 60 .
- the controller 60 may be coupled to the controller attachment device 20 , wherein the controller 60 is secured by the clip portion 24 and the rear portion 26 in a friction fit or a snap-in fit.
- the display 50 is coupled between the side mount members 34 .
- a channel 52 of the display 50 is slidingly engaged with the protrusions 36 of the display attachment device 30 .
- the display 50 may be rotated to position a center of mass of the display of the portable video game system over a center of mass of the controller to reduce torque on the wrists and hands of the user while holding the controller and playing the video game system (See FIG. 8 ). This provides for a more comfortable gaming experience.
- the drawing figures depict a display that is also the portable video game system.
- the portable video game system is a Nintendo Switch
- the display 50 is also the portable video game system.
- the controller is a Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
- the display attachment device 30 includes a base member 32 rotatably coupled to the support member 40 and two side mount members 34 are coupled on opposing ends of the base member 32 and extending perpendicular to base member 32 , wherein the two side mounts 34 operate to retain the Nintendo Switch within the display attachment device 30 .
- each side mount 34 of the display attachment device 30 further comprises a protrusion 36 , wherein the protrusions 36 have a size and shape to engage a groove 52 of the Nintendo Switch 50 , wherein the protrusions 36 slide within the grooves 52 on opposing ends of the Nintendo Switch 50 to secure the Nintendo Switch 50 within the display attachment device 30 .
- the base portion 22 of the controller attachment device 20 may be flat and designed to balance on a level surface to allow for a tabletop mode of playing the video game system. This is especially useful for multiplayer gaming.
- the adapter allows plenty of space beneath the charging port to allow the user to plug in their device during game play.
- the display may be rotated into a position to resist tipping of the adapter.
- the support member 40 rotates with respect to the controller attachment device 20 and the display attachment device 30 to orient the display 50 of the portable video game system in a folded position with a controller attachment device 20 located adjacent the display 50 .
- the controller attachment device 20 and the controller 60 are an integrated unitary member.
- the controller with all of the electronics for controlling the game system and the adapter that couples to the display of the game system (which may also be the entire game system) is a single unit or may be considered an integrated unitary member.
- the method 70 may include coupling a controller to a controller attachment device of the adapter (Step 71); coupling a display to a display attachment device of the adapter (Step 72); positioning the display to align the center of mass of the display over the controller (Step 73); and reducing torque on the hands and wrist of the user in response to aligning the center of mass of the display over the controller (Step 74).
- Another embodiment includes a method of coupling a controller and a display of a portable video game system.
- the method includes coupling a controller to a display; and flexibly positioning the display over the controller.
- the method may also comprise positioning the display to align the center of mass of the display over the controller, and reducing torque on the hands and wrist of the user in response to aligning the center of mass of the display over the controller.
- any video game controller adapter for holding a display of a portable video game system may be formed of any of many different types of materials or combinations thereof that can readily be formed into shaped objects provided that the components selected are consistent with the intended operation of a video game controller adapter for holding a display of a portable video game system.
- the components may be formed of: rubbers (synthetic and/or natural) and/or other like materials; glasses (such as fiberglass) carbon-fiber, aramid-fiber, any combination thereof, and/or other like materials; polymers such as thermoplastics (such as ABS, Fluoropolymers, Polyacetal, Polyamide; Polycarbonate, Polyethylene, Polysulfone, and/or the like), thermosets (such as Epoxy, Phenolic Resin, Polyimide, Polyurethane, Silicone, and/or the like), any combination thereof, and/or other like materials; composites and/or other like materials; metals, such as zinc, magnesium, titanium, copper, iron, steel, carbon steel, alloy steel, tool steel, stainless steel, aluminum, any combination thereof, and/or other like materials; alloys, such as aluminum alloy, titanium alloy, magnesium alloy, copper alloy, any combination thereof, and/or other like materials; any other suitable material; and/or any combination thereof.
- thermoplastics such as ABS, Fluoropolymers, Polyacetal,
- any video game controller adapter for holding a display of a portable video game system may be purchased pre-manufactured or manufactured separately and then assembled together. However, any or all of the components may be manufactured simultaneously and integrally joined with one another. Manufacturing of these components separately or simultaneously may involve 3D printing, extrusion, pultrusion, vacuum forming, injection molding, blow molding, resin transfer molding, casting, forging, cold rolling, milling, drilling, reaming, turning, grinding, stamping, cutting, bending, welding, soldering, hardening, riveting, punching, plating, and/or the like.
- any of the components are manufactured separately, they may then be coupled with one another in any manner, such as with adhesive, a weld, a fastener (e.g. a bolt, a nut, a screw, a nail, a rivet, a pin, and/or the like), wiring, any combination thereof, and/or the like for example, depending on, among other considerations, the particular material forming the components.
- a fastener e.g. a bolt, a nut, a screw, a nail, a rivet, a pin, and/or the like
- wiring any combination thereof, and/or the like for example, depending on, among other considerations, the particular material forming the components.
- Other possible steps might include sand blasting, polishing, powder coating, zinc plating, anodizing, hard anodizing, and/or painting the components for example.
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